APPLIED ELECTRONICS L-16 User manual

Instruction &
Operation
Manual
2012
722 Blue Crab Road Newport News VA 23606
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L-16
Crank-Up Lift

APPLIED ELECTRONICS L-16 CRANK-UP LIFT
WINCH INSTALLATION - READ THIS FIRST -
(1) The L-16 lift and winch assembly are packaged separately. The lift is shipped with the
steel cable installed. Take care when removing the winch from the carton as the lift
leveling feet and other small parts are packaged with the winch.
(2) Attach winch to platform mounting channel using (3) 3/8” x (3) 1-1/4” bolts provided.
See figure 1 below.
(3) Place bolts through holes and hold in place.
(4) Place winch over bolts and secure with 3/8” flat washers and 3/8” self-locking nuts.
(5) Install leveling pads to the bottom of each fold-out leg. (See page 4 for details).
(6) Continue with operation instructions on page 2.
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OPERATION
(1) Remove locking pin holding each leg in the folded position. Fold the legs down and
re-insert locking pins through the leg braces.
(2) The central mast is the main load supporting element.
(3) Adjust the leveling pads at the end of each leg so that the lift is vertically straight and
level. Make sure to eliminate any slack between the legs and braces. Leveling pads
should not be adjusted so that the central mast does not rest solidly on the ground.
(4) Inspect the cable to make sure that none of the wires are frayed or that the cable itself
has not been crushed.
(5) Test the lift to see that no damage has been incurred that would bind the moving
pieces of the system.
(6) Secure the load to your lift in a proper fashion being careful to have a positive
fastening.
(7) If two or more lifts are being used simultaneously, all lifts must be raised evenly.
(8) Three safety pins are provided for use when raising and lowering the lift. These must
be used to insure safety in the event of cable failure. As you raise the lift, insert a
safety pin into the first hole in the 2” tube. Then insert a 2
nd
pin into the next hole down
as it becomes visible. When the 3
rd
hole becomes available, remove the first safety pin
and insert it into the 3
rd
hole. Continue to alternate pins through the holes until the
second stage begins to rise. Leave a pin in the last hold of the 2” tube. Using the two
remaining pins, repeat the above procedure inserting pins in the 3” tube for lifts above
12 ft. To lower the system, follow the above procedures in reverse order.
NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT THE WINCH IS RATCHETING AS YOU CRANK. IF THIS
FAILS TO HAPPEN, LOWER THE LIFT SLIGHTLY AND THEN RAISE IT AGAIN UNTIL
YOU HEAR IT CLICK BEFORE RELEASING THE HANDLE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE
WINCH MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED INTERNALLY.
WARNING: KEEP HANDS FREE OF UPPER TUBES WHILE RAISING AND LOWERING
LIFT!
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MAINTENANCE
The steel cable deserves and requires the most attention as it is the means by which
the load is able to move up and down. The proper cable for this application is
supplied, but it is up to you to inspect and maintain it regularly.
(1) Keep the cable lubricated periodically to avoid oxidation. Any light duty oil or silicone
based lubricant will do just fine.
(2) Lubricate the pulleys frequently to prevent premature wear. The same lubricant used
on the cable will be sufficient for this application.
(3) If the cable shows any sign of fraying, wear, or deformation – order a replacement from
your authorized Applied Electronics dealer or distributor.
(4) Inspect the ball and shank that is swaged to the top end of the cable. See that the
cable always remains flush to the outside of the ball.
(5) Always replace any bent or broken parts immediately. These are available and should
be purchased through the Applied Electronics dealer network.
(6) Individually push the 2” and the 3” tubes to one side in both directions and check the
gap between the tube and the bushing material that surrounds the tube at the top of
each larger tube. If the gap ever becomes greater than .035”, then new material
should be ordered to replace the worn material. This gap measurement can be
handled quickly and effectively with a standard feeler gauge.
(7) To replace the cable, follow the cable routing diagram in fig. (A) page 7. Be sure to
keep the tubes in the same alignment orientation. Termination of the cable to the
winch should be done as shown in fig. (B) page 7.
(8) In order to insure extended winch performance, occasionally grease gears, reel shaft
and handle threads. An occasional drop of oil on drive shaft bearings is also
recommended.
DO NOT OIL OR GREASE WINCH BRAKE MECHANISM.

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WINCH
PARTS
BREAKDOWN

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SPECIFICATIONS
 Three Section 16 ft. Crank-Up Lift
 500 lb. Load Maximum at 6' Through 16'
 6-1/2' Loading Height
 16' Maximum Lift Height
 84" Base Diameter For Stability
 6-1/2' Folded Length
 18" Folded Diameter
 95 lbs. Total Weight
 3/16" Steel Cable
FIELD REPLACEMENT PARTS
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
91-505 Winch, DLB1200A
91-501 Cable, 3/16" 7 x 19 GAC With Ball and Shank
91-039 Top Plastic Insert
96-000 Steel Lock Collar
91-328 Thumbscrew
90-112 2” Mast Tube
90-113 3” Mast Tube
90-114 4” Mast Tube
91-022 Wheel Kit
91-316 Brace End Cap 1-1/2" x 2"
91-317 Leg End Cap 2 x 2
92-500 Leg
92-501 Leg Brace/Outrigger
92-502 Complete Leg/Brace Assembly
92-504 Threaded Leg Insert
91-025a Leveling Pad/Foot
91-301 Mast Pin, 3/8" x 4-1/2" Quick Release
91-300 Leg Pin, 3/8" x 3-1/2" Quick Release w/T Handle
91-310 Clevis Pin, 1/2" x 1-1/2"
91-304 Slotted Roll Pin
91-023 Pulley, 1-1/2" DIA With Bushing
91-024 Pulley, 2-1/2" DIA With Bushing
91-336 Upper Bushing Material, 1-7/8"
91-337 Upper Bushing Material, 2-7/8"
91-334 Lower Bushing Material, 1-7/8"
91-335 Lower Bushing Material, 2-7/8"
91-327 Bushing Set (20) 1-7/8” (4) 2-7/8”
92-103 L-16 Warning Label, 3" x 8"
92-104 L-16 Caution Label, 3.5" x 3.5"
*92-503 Mast Insert
*91-026a Retro Fit Leveling Pad, Insert and Pin Kit
*91-025 Leveling Pad/Foot
*91-026 Brass Leveling Pad Insert
*For lifts manufactured prior to 2011
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